The native of Colombia has adjusted to his move to the outfield and the majors.
Cleveland Indians' Oscar Mercado watches his ball after hitting a one-run double in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Cleveland. Leonys Martin scored on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
CLEVELAND — Moving with his family from Colombia to their new home in the Tampa area as a 7-year-old, Oscar Mercado started playing baseball for fun.